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Revised edition:

2018

RULES FOR EVENTING Effective 1st January 2018

Pony Club WA Rules for Eventing 2018

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Contents 1 Preamble 5 2 The Fei Code Of Conduct For The Welfare Of The Horse: 6 3 Objectives 8 4 Codes Of Conduct 9

4.1 General Code Of Conduct 9 4.2 Rider 10 4.3 Parent/Guardian 10 4.4 Spectator 11 4.5 Administrators 11 4.6 Officials 12 4.7 Coaches 12 4.8 Social Media 12

5 Dress & Saddlery Check 12 6 Acceptance Of Rules 13 7 Orders 13 8 Discipline 13 9 Participation 13 10 Official Events 14 11 Order Of Tests 14 12 Age Of Horses/Ponies 15 13 Age Of Rider 15 14 Qualification Of Horse And Rider Combinations 15 15 Riding Down 15

15.1 Riding Down Championships: 16 15.2 Riding Down New Rider: 16

16 Schedules 16 17 Programs 17 18 Disclaimer Of Liability 17 19 Reservation Of Right 17 20 Results & Reports 18 21 Prizes 18 22 Classification 18 23 Entries 18 24 Order Of Starting 19 25 Eliminated Competitors 19 26 Competitor Responsibilities 20

26.1 Numbers: 20 26.2 Saddlery & Dress: 20 26.3 Restriction On Schooling Horses: 20

27 Practice Obstacles 21 28 Horse And Rider Welfare 21

28.1 Rider Fitness & Medical Card: 21 28.2 Examination After A Fall - Medical Fitness: 21 28.3 Concussion 22 28.4 Control Of Medication Of Horses And Riders: 22 28.5 Elimination Of Rider After Dressage: Before Cross Country: 22

29 Dangerous Riding 22 29.1 Definition: 22 29.2 Warnings And Penalties: 23

30 Abuse Of Horse 23 30.1 Definition 23 30.2 Warnings And Penalties 24 30.3 Use Of The Whip 24 30.4 Blood On Horses 24

31 Unfitness Of Horse 24 32 Yellow Warning Cards 25


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33 Objections/Protests 26 34 Officials 26

34.1 Duties: 26 35 Other Officials 28

35.1 Dressage Judges: 28 35.2 Cross Country: 28 35.3 Jumping: 28

36 Appeals Committee 28 37 Medical 29 38 Veterinary 29 39 Communication 30 Dressage 30 40 Arena Requirements 30 41 Dress & Saddlery For Dressage 31 42 Lameness: Dressage 31 43 Scoring And Rules Governing The Dressage Test 31 44 Calculation Of Dressage Scores 33 45 Errors Of Course 33

45.1 Reasons For Elimination: 34 45.2 Discretionary Elimination By Dressage Judges Or Technical Delegate: 34

Cross Country 34 46 Cross Country Dress & Saddlery 34

46.1 Medical Information 34 47 Obstacles 34 48 Speeds 37 49 Penalties 37 50 Definition Of Faults 38 51 Marking Of The Course 40 52 Outline Of Obstacles 41 53 Access To The Course 42 54 Plan Of The Course 42 55 Modifications Of The Course 42 56 Competitor In Difficulty At An Obstacle 43 57 Stopping & Restarting Competitors 43 58 Overtaking 43 59 Unauthorised Assistance 44 60 After Elimination Or Retiring 45 61 Jump Judges 45 62 Timekeeping 45 63 Starting 45 64 Compulsory Inspection Of Horses 46 Jumping 46 65 Jumping Rules 46 66 Arena 47 67 Jumping Dress & Saddlery 47 68 Course And Obstacles 47 69 Penalties 48

Appendix I .............................................................................................................................................................................. 51 Special Rules For State Eventing Championships 51

Appendix Ii ............................................................................................................................................................................. 52 Standards 52

Appendix Iii ............................................................................................................................................................................ 54 Distance And Obstacle Dimensions (Cross Country & Jumping) 54

Appendix Iv ............................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Gear Checking Requirements 55

Appendix V ............................................................................................................................................................................. 55 Prohibited Practice Showjumping Fences 55

Appendix Vi ............................................................................................................................................................................ 56


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Diagrams Of Cross Country Obstacles & Faults 56 Eventing Dressage Tests ......................................................................................................................................................... 63


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1 PREAMBLE

These Pony Club WA Eventing Rules are effective from 1ST JANUARY 2018

As from this date, all other texts covering the same matter (i.e. other editions or amendments) issued previously are superseded.

These rules are to be used by affiliated Pony Club’s organising Eventing for Pony Club grades.

Any new or amended EA rules applicable to Eventing shall be considered by the Pony Club WA as early as possible after publication by the EA. Changes will be adopted unless Pony Club WA consider them to be inappropriate for Pony Club. All EA amendments if adopted will be published on the Pony Club WA State website for circulation to Technical Delegates, Event Organisers, and Zone and Club Secretaries.

Eventing consist of three separate tests: Dressage - Cross Country - Jumping

Although Pony Club WA sets out detailed Eventing Rules, reference should be made to EA & FEI Eventing Rules for any eventuality not covered in this Rulebook. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the official/s responsible to make a decision in a sporting spirit and in accordance with the intention of these rules.

The EA/FEI Jumping and Dressage Rules apply for the Eventing Jumping and Dressage Tests except where otherwise provided in these Eventing Rules.

The competitor is ultimately responsible for knowing these rules and complying with them. The appointment of a Technical Delegate or Official, whether or not provided for in these rules, does not absolve the competitor from such responsibility.

Copies of the rules can be downloaded from Pony Club Western Australia website:

www.ponyclubwa.asn.au


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2 THE FEI CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE WELFARE OF THE HORSE:

The FEI requires all those involved in international equestrian sport to adhere to the FEI Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the Horse must be paramount. Welfare of the Horse must never be subordinated to competitive or commercial influences. The following points must be particularly adhered to:

GENERAL WELFARE

Good Horse management

Stabling and feeding must be compatible with the best Horse management practices. Clean and good quality forage, feed and water must always be available.

TRAINING METHODS

Horses must only undergo training that matches their physical capabilities and level of maturity for their respective disciplines. They must not be subjected to methods which are abusive or cause fear.

FARRIER & TACK

Foot care and shoeing must be of a high standard. Tack must be designed and fitted to avoid the risk of pain or injury.

TRANSPORT

During transportation, Horses must be fully protected against injuries and other health risks. Vehicles must be safe, well ventilated, maintained to a high standard, disinfected regularly and driven by competent personnel. Competent handlers must always be available to manage the Horses.

Transit - All journeys must be planned carefully, and Horses allowed regular rest periods with access to food and water in line with current FEI guidelines.

FITNESS TO COMPETE

Participation in Competition must be restricted to fit Horses and Riders of proven competence. Horses must be allowed suitable rest period between training and Competitions; additionally rest periods should be allowed following travelling.

HEALTH STATUS

No Horse deemed unfit to compete may compete or continue to compete; veterinary advice must be sought whenever there is any doubt.

DOPING & MEDICATION

Any action or intent of doping and illicit use of medication constitutes a serious welfare issue and will not be tolerated. After any veterinary treatment, sufficient time must be allowed for full recovery before Competition.

SURGICAL PROCEDURES


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Any surgical procedures that threaten a competing Horse’s welfare or the safety of other Horses and/or Riders must not be allowed.

PREGNANT & RECENTLY FOALED MARES

Mares must not compete after their fourth month of pregnancy or with foal at foot.

MISUSE OF AIDS

Abuse of a Horse using natural riding aids or artificial aids (e.g. whips, spurs, etc.) will not be tolerated.

EVENTS MUST NOT PREJUDICE HORSES WELFARE

Horses must be trained and compete on suitable and safe surfaces. All obstacles and Competition

COMPETITION AREA

Conditions must be designed with the safety of the Horse in mind.

GROUND SURFACES

All ground surfaces on which Horses walk, train or compete must be designed and maintained to reduce factors that could lead to injuries.

EXTREME WEATHER

Competitions must not take place in extreme weather conditions that may compromise welfare or safety of the Horse. Provision must be made for cooling conditions and equipment for Horses after competing.

STABLING AT EVENTS

Stables must be safe, hygienic, comfortable, well ventilated and of sufficient size for the type and disposition of the Horse. Washing-down areas and water must always be available.

HUMANE TREATMENT of HORSES

Veterinary treatment

Veterinary expertise must always be available at an Event. If a Horse is injured or exhausted during a Competition, the Riders must stop competing and a veterinary evaluation must be performed.

REFERRAL CENTRE

Wherever necessary, the Horse should be collected by ambulance and transported to the nearest relevant treatment centre for further assessment and therapy. Injured Horses must be given full supportive treatment before being transported. Competition injuries the incidence of injuries sustained in Competition should be monitored. Ground surface conditions, frequency of Competitions and any other risk factors should be examined carefully to indicate ways to minimise injuries.

EUTHANASIA

If injuries are sufficiently severe a Horse may need to be euthanized by a veterinarian as soon as possible on humane grounds, with the sole aim of minimising suffering.


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RETIREMENT

Horses must be treated sympathetically and humanely when they retire from Competition.

EDUCATION

The FEI urges all those involved in equestrian sport to attain the highest possible levels of education in areas of expertise relevant to the care and management of the Competition Horse.

This Code of Conduct for the Welfare of the Horse may be modified from time to time and the views of all are welcomed. Particular attention will be paid to new research findings and the FEI encourages further funding and support for welfare studies.

3 OBJECTIVES

The competition provides the Pony Club with a test requiring courage, determination and all round riding ability on the part of the rider and careful and systematic training of the horse. The object is to encourage a higher standard of riding throughout the Pony Club and to stimulate among the future generations a greater interest in riding as a sport and as a recreation.

Throughout this paper:

‘Member’ is an ordinary member (up to 17 years) of a Pony Club affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Western Australia.

‘Associate’ is an Associate Member (aged 17 years and less than 25 years on January 1st in this current calendar year) of a Pony Club affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Western Australia.

Riders must be 9 years of age as of 1 January to compete at any Pony Club WA one day event.

The word ‘horse’ is used as an inclusive term to refer to horses and ponies.

QUALIFYING RULES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS REFER to APPENDIX 1


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4 CODES OF CONDUCT

Pony Club Western Australia promotes the following codes of conduct to all people involved in any way with the sport of pony club. These codes of conduct highlight the principles and values of Pony Club WA and our related policies. In competition, breaches of the Codes of Conduct, including the use of bad and/or abusive language, by competitor, parent, team manager, coach or official may entail disqualification of the individual competitor or team. At all other times, breaches of the Codes of Conduct by persons involved in the sport of pony club will follow disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Disciplinary Policy.

4.1 General Code of Conduct As a person involved in any way with the sport of pony club, the following standards of behaviour are expected. Fairness

1. Operate within the rules and spirit of your sport, promoting fair play over winning at any cost.

2. Encourage opportunities for participants to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.

3. Encourage participation in all aspects of the sport.

4. Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others.

Respect 5. Treat each person as an individual.

6. Be a positive role model.

7. Display control, tolerance and courtesy to all involved with the sport.

8. Value the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

Safety 9. Ensure your actions contribute to a safe environment.

10. Ensure your actions contribute to a harassment free environment.

11. Do not tolerate violence or abusive behaviours.

12. Show concern and caution towards others who may be sick or injured.

Responsibility 13. Be aware of Pony Club WA’s standards, rules and policies including, but not limited to, the Member

Protection Policy.

14. Ensure interaction with persons under the age of 18 years is appropriate and that unaccompanied and unobserved activities are avoided wherever practical.

15. Always make responsible choices and adopt appropriate behaviours with respect to alcohol and recreational, illicit and performance enhancing drugs.

16. Act with integrity and accept responsibility for your actions.

17. Make a commitment to providing quality service.


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18. Understand your responsibility if you breach, or are aware of any breaches of these Codes of Conduct and other Pony Club WA rules, regulations and policies.

19. Be a positive role model.

4.2 Rider 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Ride by the rules.

3. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your Team Manager approach the Official during a break or after the competition.

4. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials, sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking other competitors is not acceptable or permitted behaviours in any sport.

5. Work equally hard for yourself and/or for your team. Your team’s performance will benefit; so will you.

6. Be a good sport. Applaud all good efforts whether they are by your team or other competitors. Treat all participants in your sport, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.

7. Cooperate with your coach, teammates and other competitors. Without them there would be no competition.

8. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches.

9. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

4.3 Parent/Guardian 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Remember that children participate in sport for their enjoyment.

3. Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

4. Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

5. Encourage children always to play according to the rules and settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.

6. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition.

7. Remember that children learn by best example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants.

8. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

9. Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise.

10. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.


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11. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

4.4 Spectator 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Respect the decisions of officials and teach young people to do the same.

3. Never ridicule or scold a young rider for making a mistake. Positive comments are motivational.

4. Condemn the use of violence in any form, whether it is by other spectators, coaches, officials or riders.

5. Show respect for other competitors. Without them there would be no competition.

6. Do not use violence, harassment or abuse in any form (that is, do not use foul language, sledge or harass riders, coaches, officials or other spectators).

7. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

4.5 Administrators 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Involve your people in planning, leadership, evaluation and decision making relating to the activity.

3. Give all young people equal opportunities to participate.

4. Create pathways for young people to participate in sport not just as a competitor but also as a coach, official and administrator etc.

5. Ensure that rules, equipment, competition and training schedules are modified to suit the age, ability and maturity of young riders.

6. Provide quality supervision and instruction for riders.

7. Remember that young people participate for their enjoyment and benefit. Do not overemphasis awards.

8. Help instructors and officials highlight appropriate behaviour and skill development, and help improve the standard of instruction and officiating.

9. Ensure everyone involved in junior sport emphasises fair play, and not winning at all costs.

10. Where appropriate, make available a copy of the Codes of Conduct to spectators, officials, parents, instructors, riders and the media and encourage them to follow it. Remember you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

11. Make it clear that abusing young people in any way is unacceptable and will result in disciplinary action.

12. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background and religion.


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4.6 Officials 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Compliment and encourage all participants.

3. Be consistent, objective and courteous when making decisions.

4. Condemn non-supportive behaviour and promote respect for all competitors.

5. Emphasise the spirit of the competition rather than the errors.

6. Encourage and promote rule changes that will make participation more enjoyable.

7. Be a good sport yourself. Actions speak louder than words.

8. Keep up to date with the latest trends in officiating and the principles of growth and development of young people.

9. Remember you set an example. Your behaviour and comments should be positive and supportive.

10. Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.

11. Give all you people a ‘fair go’ regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

4.7 Coaches 1. Abide by the General Code of Conduct.

2. Abide by the NCAS Coaches Code of Ethics (refer to the Pony Club WA Handbook).

4.8 Social Media Please refer to the Pony Club WA Member Protection Policy

5 DRESS & SADDLERY CHECK

Prior to EACH phase a Gear Checker will approve dress, numbers, whips, spurs and saddlery as defined in the most current Pony Club WA Gear Checking Manual, Sport Précis & Amendments.

All Riders competing in Pony Club WA events must comply with these rules of dress and saddlery even if they vary from any other association’s codes. Likewise Pony Club WA riders competing in EA organised events may wear their full Pony Club uniform in Pony Club WA classes but must comply with the EA dress and saddlery codes in official classes.

Ideally, a Gear Check briefing should be held prior to the start of the competition and a Chief Gear Checker appointed.

Any queries to be directed firstly to the Chief Gear Checker and then to the Technical Delegate must consult with the Gear Checker before making a decision, they must sign off on the Gear Checking report form.

Riders who do not present for Gear Check will be eliminated at the discretion of the Technical


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Delegate.

6 ACCEPTANCE OF RULES

All members of the Pony Club Western Australia shall accept and be bound by these rules. Making an entry for any Official Event constitutes implicit acceptance of the Pony Club WA most current rules for Eventing.

Although this booklet sets out detailed Eventing Rules, reference should be made to the current EA/FEI Eventing Rules & EA & FEI General Regulations for any eventually, not covered in this Rule Book. In any unforeseen or exceptional circumstances, it is the duty of the officials responsible to make a decision in a sporting spirit and in accordance with the intention of these Rules.

Ultimately the competitor is responsible for knowing these rules and complying with them. The appointment of a Technical Delegate or official, whether or not provided for in these rules, does not absolve the competitor from such responsibility.

7 ORDERS

Riders and owners of competing horses and other people associated with them must, under penalty of elimination, obey any order or direction given to them by any responsible official and they must, in particular, be careful not to do anything liable to upset or hinder the undisturbed progress of the competition.

8 DISCIPLINE

In the event of misconduct or breach of these rules, the Pony Club WA Technical Delegate shall report in writing within 14 days such misconduct or breach of the rules to the Pony Club WA Eventing Committee. The report will be recorded in the Disciplinary Register, and the Organiser and the Technical Delegate will be notified. In the case of repeated or severe offences the Rider concerned may have their entry to future Pony Club WA events declined for a specified period of time determined by the Pony Club WA Eventing Committee.

9 PARTICIPATION

Riders entered in Pony Club classes must be current financial members of a Pony Club affiliated with the Pony Club WA.

A horse may compete in Pony Club WA ODE’s from the beginning of the calendar year in which it turns 5 years.


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PC 1* level Competitions: A horse may compete in competitions of PC1*level from the beginning of the calendar year in which he reaches the age of six.

One-day events are open equally to horses and ponies, provided they and their riders meet all the relevant qualifications.

Qualifications for competitions will be as a Horse & Rider combination. Unless specifically exempted by Pony Club WA.

In Pony Club classes, Pony Club WA members and Open Riders may not compete in the same class. Classes may be offered for Open Riders at the Organiser’s discretion.

Horse and Rider combinations are graded according to their performances over the previous twelve months.

See Appendix 1 for special Rules for State Championships

No stallions or rigs are allowed in Pony Club competitions.

10 OFFICIAL EVENTS

All Official Events consist of three separate tests:

• Dressage • Cross-Country • Jumping

The marks of which are cumulative.

Pony Club Western Australia Official Events are those held under the rules contained in this book.

Organisers must apply in writing to the relevant Pony Club WA Office for permission to conduct Official Events.

State bodies will apply directly to the PCA Board for permission to conduct Official Events.

No Official Event may be conducted without authorisation from PCA or Pony Club WA .

11 ORDER OF TESTS

The dressage test will always be held first.

The order of the Cross Country and Jumping tests is optional but must be clearly stated in the schedule. The Dressage Test always takes place first followed by Cross Country and then Jumping. The Cross Country and Jumping may be reversed at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

The timetable must provide for competitors to have an interval of 60 minutes between completion of one test and start of the next.


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When Jumping takes place after Cross Country, competitors must be allowed an interval of 60 minutes between these tests.

In exceptional circumstances, the Technical Delegate may authorise a reasonable reduction in these minimum interval.

12 AGE OF HORSES/PONIES

A horse may compete in PC45, PC65, PC80, PC95 & PC105 competitions from the beginning of calendar year in which it turns 5 years.

PC 1* level Competitions: A horse may compete in Competitions of PC 1*level from the beginning of the calendar year in which he reaches the age of six.

NOTE: The onus is on the OWNER/RIDER to provide proof of Horses Age.

13 AGE OF RIDER

PC 1* Classes: From the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 14.

PC 105 Classes: From the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider reaches the age of 13.

PC 95 Classes: From the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 12.

PC 80 Classes: From the beginning of the calendar year in which the rider turns 11.

PC 65 & PC 45 Classes: Rider must be 9 as of the 1st January

14 QUALIFICATION OF HORSE AND RIDER COMBINATIONS

Clubs must ensure that the horse & rider combination are competent for the level at which they have been nominated.

NOTE: Qualification for State Championships see Appendix I

15 RIDING DOWN

Riding Down one level from a higher level for which a horse is qualified, carries no penalty. Riding Down two or more levels will incur twenty one penalties, to be added to the total of faults for the three phases.

This applies to horse/rider combinations that have ridden at a higher level at either PC or EA events.

It is the responsibility of the competitor to inform the Organizing Committee at the time of entry that he is riding down two or more levels.


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15.1 Riding Down Championships: A horse/rider combination shall NOT be allowed to ride down directly to a Championship. If a horse has been ridden down, it shall only be allowed to compete at a Championship if it has competed only at the lower level for the 12 calendar months prior to the Championships.

If the grade that the horse/rider combination is qualified is not offered then, at the committee’s discretion, a rider may ride down at Championships at and carry the 21 penalties.

A Horse Rider Combination is deemed to have qualified if they have achieved a qualifying score at least two or more events at the level in the 12 months preceding the close of entries.

15.2 Riding Down New Rider: A horse qualified for a certain level, upon having a new rider, shall be able to reduce any number of levels without penalty, to the highest level for which the new rider is qualified. It shall then be considered to be qualified at that level. Pony Club competitors will not be penalized, in any way whatsoever for acquiring and/or riding an EA graded horse in Pony Club Eventing.

16 SCHEDULES

A copy of the event schedule for the competition must be sent to the Technical Delegate for approval before it is published. Event schedules for the competition should be published by the organiser:

• only with the approval of the Technical Delegate; and • not less than four weeks before the event.

Schedules need not repeat the rules contained in this Rulebook but must include:

• Statement that this Event is held under the Pony Club WA Eventing Rules 2018. • Statement that riders entered in Pony Club classes must be current financial members of a Pony

Club affiliated with Pony Club WA and compete in full Pony Club uniform or a Pony Club WA Open Rider.

• Statement that a horse may compete in PC45, PC65, PC80, PC95 & PC105 Pony Club WA ODE’s from the beginning of the calendar year in which it turns 5 years.

• PC 1* level Competitions: A horse may compete in Competitions of PC 1 star level from the beginning of the calendar year in which he reaches the age of six. NOTE: The onus is on the OWNER/RIDER to provide proof of Horses Age.

• Place and date of event. • Classes to be held and qualification level of horse permitted in class/es. • Name and addresses of the Organiser and Secretary. • Name of Technical Delegate. • Provisional timetable, including order of Cross Country & Jumping. • Number of horses per rider per class/division. • Substitutions. • Dressage test for each class.


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• Closing dates and conditions for entries and declarations. • Time at which Cross Country course is open for inspection by competitors. • Method of notification of final draw and starting time. • Administrative arrangements such as stabling and accommodation. • Disclaimer of liability. • Organiser’s reservation of right.

17 PROGRAMS

Subject to prior approval by the Technical Delegate, the event program for the competition must be published or distributed by the organiser prior to the commencement of the competition.

All programs must include the following:

• Statement that the Event is held under the Pony Club WA Eventing Rules 2018 • List of entries with scoresheet • Disclaimer of liability • Organiser’s reservation of right

The following additional items should be included

• Brief rules and system of scoring • The dressage test/s • Rule on unauthorised assistance • If dogs are permitted at the venue they must be kept on a hand held lead at all times • Advertisements

18 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

The following disclaimer must be printed on all entry forms, schedules and programs.

“Neither the Organising Committee of any event to which these rules apply nor the Pony Club Western Australia accepts any liability for any accident, damage, injury, or illness to horses, riders, ground, spectators or any other person or property whatsoever.”

19 RESERVATION OF RIGHT

The following reservation of right must be printed on all schedules and programs:

• The organiser reserves the right:

• To cancel any class or event

• To divide any class

• To transfer competitors between sections of or a class

• To alter the advertised times

• To refuse any entry, with or without stating the reason


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20 RESULTS & REPORTS

Scores will be displayed on the Public Scoreboard as soon as possible after a competitor has completed the test.

The Organising Committee (OC) must send to the Pony Club WA office within seven days of the event the following:

• Accident Reports • Gear Checking Reports • Levies Report

21 PRIZES

In Pony Club all prizes awarded will be at the discretion of the Organisers.

22 CLASSIFICATION

The same rider must complete all three tests mounted on the same horse. Disqualification from one test involves disqualification from the whole competition.

The classification is reached by adding together all the penalty points incurred in the different tests.

The winner is the competitor with the lowest total of penalty points.

In the case of a tie, the winner or placegetter will be the one with the best Cross Country obstacle score (total of Jumping and time penalties). If there is still a tie, the winner or placegetter will be the one whose Cross Country time was the closest to the optimum time. If there is still equality, the classification will be decided in favour of the competitor with the best score in the Jumping test (time and Obstacles). If there is still equality, the classification will be decided in favour of the competitor with the best time (fastest) in the Jumping test. If there is still equality, the classification will be decided in favour of the competitor with the best Collective Marks in the dressage test. If there is still equality the tie will remain in the final classification EA 528. 1.6

23 ENTRIES

Entry form must be signed by the parent or guardian of the Rider if the Rider is under 18 years of age.

Entry fee will be set by the organising committee.

Entry fees will be refunded less an administration fee on production of either a Veterinary or Medical/Doctors Certificate (an administration fee of up to 25% can be deducted) to competitors who


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withdraw after the close of entries.

Substitutions are permitted accompanied by a Veterinary Certificate. Mounts may be substituted before the commencement of the event upon presentation of a Veterinary Certificate. If such a substitution is made, the replacement mount must be eligible within the terms of the Pony Club WA Rules.

No substitution of rider is permitted under any circumstances.

Withdrawals must be made by 4.00 pm on the day before the event, or as stated in the schedule.

Riders are restricted to TWO rides in any Pony Club WA one day event.

Where a rider enters two horses in the same grade, both horses may compete for any awards offered for that grade and both might gain qualifications for Championship event. However, a rider may enter only one horse per grade at State Championships, and a maximum of two horses in the event (i.e. a rider may not enter two horses in the same grade at State Championships AND the SECOND nominated horse may NOT displace another rider who is entering their primary horse for that grade).

State Championships qualifying criteria Refer Appendix I

24 ORDER OF STARTING

The order of starting will be drawn after entries have been received.

Riders with more than one horse to ride and those with long distances to travel may be seeded at the discretion of the Organiser.

The order of starting drawn up after close of declarations will be adhered to throughout the competition, unless the Jumping test takes place last, in which case the order of starting of this test may be changed at the discretion of the Organiser.

The order of starting will be posted at the Secretaries Office on the ground not later than 5.30pm and must be available to Riders by telephone up to 9.30pm on the day before the event, or alternatively, riders must be provided with a copy of the draw at least 35 hours before the start of the competition.

Riders must, under penalty of elimination, be prepared to start in order as shown in the draw. If, in exceptional circumstances, it is necessary to alter the timetable, all reasonable steps must be taken to inform competitors when they must, under penalty of elimination, be prepared to start at their revised times.

The method of distributing this information must be clearly shown in the schedule. The order of starting will be posted at the Secretaries Office on the grounds.

25 ELIMINATED COMPETITORS

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discretion to eliminate them from any further participation on the grounds of welfare or safety.

26 COMPETITOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Ultimately the competitor is responsible for knowing these rules and complying with them. The appointment of a Technical Delegate or official, whether or not provided for in these rules, does not absolve the competitor from such responsibility.

26.1 Numbers:

Horse: For the purpose of easy identification after a rider has been separated from their horse, a horse must carry its number either on the saddle cloth or the bridle in all phases. Rider: For the purpose of easy identification, competitors BIB numbers must be worn at all times by the rider when the horse is being ridden, exercised or lunged, during the Dressage, Cross-Country, Jumping tests and when walking the Jumping course. Numbers must be worn in front and on their backs. Hair must be neatly restrained and long hair to be plaited to collar-length and restrained in a hairnet in such a way that the competitor number is visible from front and back. Parents, grooms, etc. when lunging or exercising the horse/pony, must wear the competitors BIB number front and back. The rider is still required to wear a BIB number during each phase of the competition.

26.2 Saddlery & Dress:

Must be checked prior to each test.

Competitors are to know and comply with saddlery and dress requirements for Pony Club WA Eventing. Particularly in wearing rider numbers, horse numbers, correct protective headgear, body protectors and medical armbands.

Refer to Pony Club WA most current gear-checking manual for full details www.ponyclubwa.asn.au

26.3 Restriction on Schooling Horses:

Under penalty of elimination, unless specifically authorised by the Technical Delegate competitors are forbidden to ride close to the Cross Country fences, or in the Jumping and dressage arenas.

A competitor who allows another person to school his/her horse during the Event will be eliminated.

No competitor may have practised on any of the obstacles to be used in the competition for four weeks before the competition. It is also forbidden, under penalty of elimination, to inspect the Cross Country obstacles or course before it is officially open to the riders unless authorised by The Technical Delegate. Exemptions to the four- week time closure may be requested in writing to the Pony Club WA Eventing Committee.

A groom, while mounted, is not permitted to school the horse but only to hack it, exercise it or ride from one place to another. A groom may also work the horse in hand or lunge.


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27 PRACTICE OBSTACLES

Competitors may only jump in practice those practice obstacles provided by the Organising Committee.

Cross Country Practice Obstacles

The organising committee must provide a practice warm-up area near the start of the Cross Country with at least two fixed obstacles and/or knock down obstacles, of which dimensions may not exceed those of the Cross Country phase and which must be marked with red & white flags. These are the only practice obstacles which may be jumped.

Jumping Practice Obstacles

The Organising Committee must also provide at least two adjustable practice obstacles, one vertical and one spread, in the exercise area near the Jumping arena. These obstacles, constructed in the usual manner, must be marked with red and white flags.

• No part of the obstacle may be held by anyone during practice jumping.

• These obstacles may not be raised more than 10 cm above the height allowed in the Jumping

test.

• The spread may never exceed the maximum permitted.

• The practice obstacles shall only be jumped at times laid down by the Organising Committee.

• Violation of any of the above provisions relating to practice obstacles will result in

elimination.

Prohibited Practice obstacles - see Appendix V

28 HORSE AND RIDER WELFARE

28.1 Rider Fitness & Medical Card:

All active participants at Pony Club WA events must carry on them or have an accompanying adult carry up to date information regarding current or previous medical conditions. In the Cross Country phase it is compulsory for all riders to wear a Medical Armband on the upper left arm or upper left hand sleeve on bib.

Riders are responsible to record all injuries on the Medical card.

28.2 Examination after a fall - Medical Fitness:

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their discretion. A veterinarian or Official Medical Officer as appropriate MUST examine all horses and riders that have a fall during training or competition before they either take part in another test, event or leave the competition site.

28.3 Concussion When a Rider has an accident that, in the reasonable opinion of attending Event Ambulance Officers, Paramedics or Doctors following proper medical assessment, results in concussion or suspected concussion, that Rider must be eliminated from the competition and is ineligible to take part in any other Competition at that event. A 21 day mandatory medical suspension will apply as per the Pony Club Australia Concussion Policy.

28.4 Control of Medication of Horses and Riders:

The control of Medication of Horses must be conducted in accordance with the FEI General Regulations (art 145) and FEI Veterinary Regulations, and the Equestrian Australia National Medication Control Policy and EADMC Rules

Riders are responsible for knowing what constitutes an anti-doping violation and the substances and methods which have been included on the prohibited list. Riders may be required to complete and submit a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) application before participating in events.

Some substances included in the list of prohibited substances are used to treat medical conditions frequently encountered. For these substances no TUE is required, instead a Declaration of Use (DOU) must be submitted by the Rider.

28.5 Elimination of Rider after Dressage: Before Cross Country:

If a rider obtains a poor Dressage score further to lack of control of the horse, the Technical Delegate has the responsibility to review the ability of the rider and eliminate him/her if it is thought that this could lead to non-control of horse during the Cross Country phase. A poor Dressage score is not necessary related.

As a preventative risk management measure the Technical Delegate at any time throughout the competition has the right and duty to eliminate a rider to prevent them from starting the Cross Country test if there is any serious concerns regarding their ability to control the horse in that test. Any such elimination must be associated with an official recorded warning.

29 DANGEROUS RIDING

29.1 Definition:

Any RIDER who, at any time during the Competition deliberately or unintentionally by incompetence is exposing himself, his Horse or any third party to a higher risk than what is strictly inherent to the nature of the Competition will be considered to have acted dangerously and will be penalised accordingly to the severity of the infringement. Such acts may include without limitation any of the following:


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• Riding out of control (Horse clearly not responding to the RIDERS restraining or driving aids). • Riding fences too fast or too slow. • Repeatedly standing off fences too far (pushing the Horse to the foot of the fence, firing the

Horse to the fence). • Repeatedly being ahead or behind the Horse movement when jumping. • Series of dangerous jumps. • Severe lack of responsiveness from the Horse or the RIDER. • PC1*: Continuing after three clear refusals, a fall or any form of elimination. • PC105-PC45: Continuing after four clear refusals, 3 refusals at the same jump, a fall or any other

form of elimination. • Endangering the public in any way • Jumping obstacles not part of the course. • Willful obstruction of an overtaking RIDER and/or not following the instructions of the Officials

causing danger to another RIDER.

The Technical Delegates have the right and the duty to monitor possible cases of dangerous riding and, if appropriate and practical, to stop and eliminate a RIDER on the cross country course for dangerous riding.

If not directly witnessed by, the Technical Delegate the incident must be reported as soon as possible to the Technical Delegate who will decide if and how to penalize the RIDER.

The Technical Delegate can designate one or more assistants (e.g. experienced Eventing Officials who are not in an official function at the competition to monitor possible cases of dangerous riding in the cross country. It is recommended that these additional Officials be grouped in pairs on the cross country course. All incidents must be reported to the Technical Delegate.

29.2 Warnings and Penalties:

Different cases of dangerous riding will be dealt with one of the following provisions:

• Recorded Verbal Warning • Yellow Warning Card. • 25 penalties. • 25 penalties + Yellow Warning Card. • Elimination. • Elimination + Yellow Warning Card.

Note: 25 penalties will count as Cross Country obstacles penalties in the results.

Any of the above sanctions applied must always be reported by the Technical Delegate to be added on the Rider sanction list.

30 ABUSE OF HORSE

30.1 Definition

Abuse of Horse means an action or omission which causes or is likely to cause pain or unnecessary discomfort to a Horse included but not limited to:


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• Rapping. • Riding an exhausted Horse. • Excessive pressing of a tired Horse. • Riding an obviously lame Horse. • Excessive use of whip, bit and/or spurs. • Horses bleeding on the flank(s) or back indicating excessive use of the whip and/or spurs.

If not directly witnessed by the Technical Delegate, the incident must be reported as soon as possible to the Technical Delegate through the Secretary of the Organising Committee or Cross Country Control Centre as appropriate. Where possible the report should be supported by a statement from one or more witnesses.

The Technical Delegate must decide if there is a case to be answered

30.2 Warnings and Penalties

Any act or series of actions that in the opinion of the Event Officials can be defined as abuse of Horse must be reported to the Technical Delegate will be dealt with one or more of the following provisions:

• Recorded Verbal Warning. • Yellow Warning Card. • Elimination. • Disqualification.

30.3 Use of the Whip

Excessive and/or misuse of the whip maybe considered abuse of Horse and will be reviewed case by case by the Technical Delegate according to the following principles:

• The whip is not to be used to vent a Riders temper. • The whip is not to be used after elimination. • The whip is not to be used after a horse has jumped the last fence on a course. • The whip is not to be used overhand, (i.e. a whip in the right hand being used on the left flank). • The whip is not to be used on a horse’s head. • The whip is not to be used more than three times for any one incident. • If a Horse skin is broken the use of the whip is always excessive.

30.4 Blood on Horses

Blood on horses may be an indication of abuse of Horse and must be reviewed case by case by the Technical Delegate

In minor cases of blood in the mouth, such as where a Horse appears to have bitten its tongue or lip, or minor bleeding on limbs, after investigation the Technical Delegate may authorise the Rider to continue

31 UNFITNESS OF HORSE

If at any time during the competition a horse is lame or unfit to continue, it may be eliminated on the authority of the Technical Delegate or the Chief Cross Country Judge (see also Lameness Dressage).


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Riders are warned that competing with a horse in such a condition can amount to abuse.

32 YELLOW WARNING CARDS

Yellow Warning Card or Official Warning may be issued by the Technical Delegate for the following offences at Pony Club WA Official Events:

• Abuse of Horse • Incorrect Behaviour • Dangerous Riding

While it is clearly not possible for an Official to witness all that occurs at an event, he or she should satisfy themselves that such an offence has, in all likelihood, occurred in the fashion reported to him or her.

In the case of a Yellow Warning Card being awarded by an Official, he or she should ideally deliver it personally to the Rider, together with an explanation as to why it is being issued and the possible consequences of any further offences being committed.

Official Warnings will also ideally be delivered personally to the rider with an explanation as to why it is being issued and the possible consequences of any further offences being committed.

In the case of riders under the age of 18 years, a Parent/Guardian must be present when personally delivering the Yellow Warning Card or Official Warning.

All Yellow Warning Cards and Official Warnings must be posted on the Official notice board even if personally delivered.

If it is not possible to deliver the Yellow Warning Card or Official Warning personally it must still be posted on the official notice board.

The receipt of a Yellow Warning Card suspends any penalty until new offences take place.

The Pony Club WA Official will advise their State Branch and or State Eventing Committee of the issue of ALL Yellow Warning Cards, or Official Warnings and the reasons for the issue within 48 hours of the event.

The Pony Club WA State Eventing Committee, shall as soon as possible advise the Pony Club WA Office, who will arrange for the Yellow Warning Card issue or Warning to be entered into a Database and will place the notice on the Pony Club WA Website.

The name of the official giving the Warning or the Yellow Card and their jurisdiction at the event e.g. Technical Delegate, should be listed on the Database, alongside the reason for the decision.

A rider receiving two Yellow Warning Cards within a 12 month period for the same offence will incur an automatic disqualification from competition for two months, from the date of the second offence. There will be no right of appeal.


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33 OBJECTIONS/PROTESTS

Only the owner or his authorised agent, or the rider of a horse taking part in the competition or in a team event only the team manager is entitled to lodge an objection.

Protests must be in writing, signed by the person making the protest, and presented personally to the Event Secretary or the Technical Delegate, as the case may be, together with any supporting evidence, names of witnesses and the necessary deposit of $50.

Protests concerning the eligibility of a rider or horse or to the conditions of the arena: not later than 30 minutes before the start of the relevant competition.

Protests concerning an obstacle, or the plan or length of the course for a Jumping competition: not later than 15 minutes before the start of the competition.

Protests concerning the cross country obstacles or courses in eventing no later than 6pm on the day before the relevant competition.

Protests concerning irregularities or incidents during a competition, or the classification of a competition: not later than 30 minutes after the announcement of the results or the posting of results on the event notice board.

Any person making a protest should, if possible, secure witnesses to the incident and any other form of evidence, and either brings them to the body before which the protest is lodged, or obtains written statements from them, duly signed, together with their names and addresses.

The Technical Delegate shall consider all types of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written /audio/ visual) purely in the interest of making a fair decision.

The Technical Delegate may, in the course of an event, collect any form of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) that could help them make fair decisions in relation to any query or protests that may arise.

Any collection of evidence shall be in alignment with the Pony Club WA Member Protection Policy.

34 OFFICIALS

The Technical Delegate (TD) is appointed by Pony Club WA as its official representative.

34.1 Duties:

• To ensure Events are conducted in accordance with the Rules.

• To provide appropriate help and guidance.

• To inspect and approve the Cross Country, Jumping courses and Dressage arenas before they are shown to the riders.

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respects within the limits laid down in the Rules or are unsuitable for the classes of horses expected to take part.

• To submit a report to the Pony Club WA Office within 14 days of the event.

• Must supervise all briefings or alternately present the briefing.

• The Technical Delegate shall consider all types of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) purely in the interest of making a fair decision.

• The Technical Delegate may, in the course of an event, collect any form of evidence submitted to them (e.g. written/audio/visual) that could help them make fair decisions in relation to any query or protests that may arise. Any collection of evidence shall be in alignment with the Pony Club WA Member Protection Policy.

• May not perform any other role at the Event

• Expenses incurred by the Technical Delegate will be the responsibility of the Organiser.


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35 OTHER OFFICIALS

All officials apart from the Technical Delegate must be appointed by the Organiser.

35.1 Dressage Judges:

For Zone or Club ODE's, two judges per arena are recommended for PC1* and PC105 Grades, and one or two judges for other grades.

35.2 Cross Country:

• As from July 1st 2016 all Pony Club WA cross country course designers must be Pony Club WA Accredited.

• Pony Club WA course designers will be restricted to the grades they are qualified. • EA Level one qualified designers are permitted to design Pony Club WA Courses up to PC105

(EvA105) over PC105 they need to hold at least EA National Level 2 qualifications. • FEI Accredited course designers are accredited to design at any Pony Club WA grade.

• A Chief Cross Country judge, who may be the Cross Country course designer, or organiser to supervise the jump judges, timekeepers and scorers.

• A Cross Country Controller to control the dispatch of competitors on the cross country and to take appropriate action in the event of an accident to a rider, horse or obstacle.

35.3 Jumping:

A suitable judge and/or course designer must be appointed. Where possible this person or persons should be accredited officials of Pony Club WA or EA.

36 APPEALS COMMITTEE

A committee of three shall be appointed by the organising committee who can demonstrate they have no conflict of interest and are approved by the officiating Technical Delegate. The Appeals Committee must not include the judges from any of the three phases, the Technical Delegate or parents of competitors

The Appeal Committee is responsible for:

• Dealing with protests referred to it.

• Dealing with appeals against decisions of the Technical Delegate.

• Dealing with cases of infringements of any rules for which the Technical Delegate is not responsible.

• Inviting any person deemed necessary to help them reach a decision.


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The following may not serve as a member of the Appeal Committee:

• Judges of the competition pertaining to the protest.

• Owners of horses entered in the competition pertaining to the protest Coaches/ Team Managers of competitors entered in the event Competitors entered in the event.

• Close relatives of those listed above.

• Officials of teams entered in the event.

• The / Technical Delegate.

• Any person with a conflict of interest.

37 MEDICAL

A first aid service must be present at all times during all phases of the event including Dressage

Emergency vehicles must be able to access all parts of the venue. (Including horse ambulance)

Cross Country Test:

An ambulance (or paramedic equivalent) MUST be present during the Cross Country test. A doctor SHOULD be present during the cross country tests.

If the ambulance (or paramedic equivalent) is not on the ground then the event must be halted.

Jumping Test:

A doctor (with an appropriately equipped first aid service) and/or a fully equipped emergency ambulance (or paramedic equivalent) must be present during the Jumping test.

The Pony Club WA Eventing Committee or its representative (i.e. the Technical Delegate) may vary these requirements in exceptional circumstances.

38 VETERINARY

A Veterinary Surgeon must be present during the Cross Country test

A Veterinary Surgeon must be available on call for the duration of the event.

The Pony Club WA Eventing Committee or a representative (i.e. the Technical Delegate) may vary these requirements in exceptional circumstances.

Should there be no Veterinary Surgeon present, all competitors MUST be informed before they compete.


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Euthanasia of Severely Injured Horses:

If a horse is so severely injured that on humanitarian grounds it ought to be euthanised the following procedure will apply:

• If the owner or his authorised representative is present, his agreement will first be obtained by the official Veterinary Surgeon

• If the owner or his representative is not available, the Technical Delegate acting on the advice of the official Veterinary Surgeon, may order the euthanasia of the horse.

39 COMMUNICATION

Organisers must arrange adequate communication involving all emergency services key officials and competitors.

• As a minimum, Event Organisers SHALL provide working Two-Way radios to all Event officials. Event Organisers SHALL ensure that the provided Two Way Radio System has coverage to the entire event grounds.

• The Radios SHALL have the alibility to be changed to a “Go To Channel” in case of an emergency.

• Two Way Radios should be provided to Jump -Judges , Marshalls, Gear Checkers, Scorers and Time Keepers as well.

DRESSAGE

40 ARENA REQUIREMENTS

Dressage tests should be conducted in a 20m x 60m arena. When there are a large number of entries and/or limited areas available, organisers may conduct tests in a 20 m x 40 m arena, up to and including (PC1*)

Construction of Arenas: Arenas must be as safe as possible. Examples of arena construction include plastic chain (with intermittent breaks), plastic pipes, ground markings, and painted 10cm x 2.5cm wooden boards placed on the ground at corners and markers. Rope and steel pegs are not acceptable.

When there is one judge only, he will be positioned at C.

When there are two judges, one will be positioned at C, and the other may be positioned at either E or B (outside and 5 – 10 metres from the arena). This judge may be otherwise placed at either M or H (2.50 metres from and on the inside of the prolongation of the long side) if space does not allow the above positioning.


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41 DRESS & SADDLERY FOR DRESSAGE

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42 LAMENESS: DRESSAGE

If there is doubt as to the soundness of the horse, the competitor will be allowed to complete the test, and any unevenness of pace will be severely penalised.

The Judge(s) will report the matter to the Technical Delegate who will decide if the horse shall be permitted to continue in the competition.

If the horse is so lame that in the opinion of the judge(s) it ought not to be asked to complete the test, the judge(s) may, without appeal, eliminate the competitor.

43 SCORING AND RULES GOVERNING THE DRESSAGE TEST

All tests must be carried out entirely from memory, and all movements must follow in the order laid down in the test.

NOTE: From 1 January, 2015 half marks will be implemented as per Dressage Rules.

A test begins with the entry at A and ends after the salute at the end of the test, as soon as the horse moves forward. Any incidents before the beginning or after the end of the test have no effect on the marks. The rider should leave the arena in the way prescribed in the text of the test.

Riders must take the reins in one hand at the salute.

When a movement must be carried out at a certain point of the arena, it should be done at the moment when the rider's body is above this point.

When a rider makes an "error of the course" (takes the wrong turn, omits a movement, etc.), the Judge warns him by sounding the bell. The judge shows him, if necessary, the point at which he must take up the test again and the next movement to be executed, then leaves him to continue by himself. However, in some cases when, although the rider makes an "error of course", the sounding of the bell would unnecessarily impede the fluency of the performance (for instance if a rider makes a transition at V instead of at K) it is up to the judge to decide whether to sound the bell or not. If, however, there is a "mirror image" movement later in the test where it is possible for the rider to repeat the same error, the bell should be sounded at the first error.

When a rider makes an "error of the test" (trot rising instead of sitting, at the salute, does not take the reins in one hand, etc.), he must be penalised as for an "error of course".

In principle, a rider is not allowed to repeat a movement of the test unless the Judge decides on an error of course and sounds the bell. If however, the rider has started the execution of a movement


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and tries to do the same movement again, the judges must consider the first movement shown only and, at the same time, penalise for an error of course.

Unless all judges are in agreement on an error, the rider receives the benefit of the doubt.

After elimination (except when eliminated for marked lameness), a rider may continue his performance to the end. The marks will be awarded in the ordinary way.

Any outside intervention by voice, signs, etc. is considered unauthorised assistance.

A horse leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A will not incur elimination if the arena is not fully enclosed or enclosed to the recommended height (30cm) but the movement will marked down accordingly.

A horse leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A will incur elimination if the arena is fully enclosed to the recommended minimum height of 30cms and the gate at A has been closed.

A horse leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A, through the gate at A will be awarded an error of course for the movement if the gate has not been closed.

A horse leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A, other than through an open gate at A, will be eliminated provided that the arena is to the recommended height of 30cms.

A horse leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A will be awarded an error of course for the movement if the surrounds are not at least 30cms in height or if the arena has intermittent boards or line marking.

When a horse makes such an “error of course” by leaving the arena with all four feet between the time of entry at A and the time of exit at A, the judge at C warns him, by sounding the bell. The Judge then directs him to re-enter the arena at the nearest practical place, then shows him, if necessary, the point at which he must take up the test again and the next movement to be executed.

DRESSAGE SCORING: Refer Exceptions below for PC65 & PC45

Brief Notes regarding judging Eventing Dressage

• Half marks will be used in all Eventing Dressage from 1st January 2015 • Carrying Whips around arena - permitted during warm-up only in Eventing Dressage for all classes • Carrying whip in the arena – a general purpose whip (max 75cm with flexible flap or tassel)

permitted in Eventing Dressage TESTS for classes PC60 and PC 45 only. • Ear bonnets allowed outside -no noise cancelling material allowed. May be checked by TD or GC • Falls in dressage arena (elimination) • Lameness (Ask Technical Delegate to organise a vet to check the horse before Jumping phases

rather than eliminate unless obviously uncomfortable and MARKEDLY lame) • Blood on horses • Spurs are optional for all tests and levels Fall of Horse or Rider in Dressage- Any Fall of Horse or Rider in the Dressage test will result in Elimination


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44 CALCULATION OF DRESSAGE SCORES

The good marks from 0.5-10 awarded by each judge to a rider for each numbered movement of the Dressage Test together with the collective marks are added together deducting any error of course or test.

For each judge, the mark as a percentage of maximum possible good marks obtainable is then calculated.

This percentage is obtained by dividing total good marks of the judge (minus any error of course or test) by maximum possible good marks obtainable and then multiplying by 100 and rounding the result to two decimal digits. This value is then shown as the individual mark for this judge.

Average percentage for the rider is obtained by adding together the percentage for each judge and dividing by the number of judges always rounding the result to two decimal digits.

In order to convert average percentage into penalty points, this must be subtracted from 100 with the resulting figure being rounded to one decimal point.

The result is the score in the penalty points for the test.

Rounding the result to one decimal point includes any score of “x.x5” and above is rounded up and any score less than “x.x5” is rounded down.

45 ERRORS OF COURSE

Every error of course, whether the bell is sounded or not will be penalised as follow:

• 1st Time Two (2) Points

• 2nd Time Four (4) Points

• 3rd Time Elimination

OTHER ERRORS

All of the following errors are considered errors and two (2) points will be deducted per error, but they are not cumulative and will not result in elimination

• Entering the space around the arena with whip. Exception PC 65 & 45 permitted to carry whip.(Max 75cm with flap or tassel)

• Entering the Dressage arena with whip. Exception PC 65 & 45 permitted to carry whip. (Max 75cm with flap or tassel)

• Not entering the arena within forty five (45) seconds after the bell, but within ninety (90) seconds

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• Entering the space around the arena with boots on the Horse's legs or with discrepancy in dress (e.g. lack of gloves); Gloves are optional at PC105 and levels below.

If the test has already started before the discrepancy has been noticed, the Judge at C stops the Rider and if needed and possible, an assistant may, enter the arena to remove the items. The Rider then continues the test, either starting from the beginning from the inside of the fence or from the movement where he was stopped. The marks given before he was stopped are not changed.

45.1 Reasons for Elimination:

• Performing a test with improper saddlery (Also refer Other Errors)

• Performing a test with illegal spurs

• Marked lameness there is no appeal against this decision.

• Resistance which prevents the continuation of the test for a period longer than 20 seconds

• 3rd error of course or test

45.2 Discretionary elimination by Dressage Judges or Technical Delegate:

Performing a test with incorrect items of dress

Receiving unauthorised assistance.

CROSS COUNTRY

46 CROSS COUNTRY DRESS & SADDLERY

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46.1 Medical Information

The wearing of medical information is compulsory. Medical Armbands are to be worn on Upper LEFT arm or medical information inserted in the upper left hand clear sleeve on front of bib.

Organising Committees will sight all medical cards before the event for checking.

Each rider shall provide the names and contact details of two next of kin who can be contacted if required.

47 OBSTACLES

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Specifications are laid down in Appendix III

An obstacle is considered as such if and only if its extremities are marked with a red and white flag or flags and it is numbered.

All significant Jumping efforts that the average horse may be expected to attempt to negotiate must be defined as an obstacle or element and flagged, numbered and/or lettered accordingly.

Obstacles composed of several elements:

If two or more Jumping efforts, sited closely together, are designed as one integral test, they will be designated as “elements” of a single numbered obstacle.

Each element will be marked with a different letter (A, B, C, etc.) and must be negotiated in the correct order

Where two or more Jumping efforts are sited so closely together that after a refusal, run-out. It would be unreasonably difficult to attempt to negotiate the second or subsequent effort without retaking one or more earlier efforts, these Jumping efforts must be designated as one numbered obstacle and lettered accordingly. See diagrams Appendix VII

Obstacles with options and alternatives:

Where an obstacle may be jumped in one effort, but has options involving two or more efforts, each of these options must be lettered as an element.

Options or alternative obstacles can be flagged separately and must be identified by the same number/letter as the direct route. In this case both sets of flags must be marked with a black line. Such “black flag” alternatives are to be judged as separate obstacles or elements, only one of which has to be jumped. See diagrams Appendix VII

A competitor is permitted to change without penalty from one black flagged line to another (e.g. Jumping 6a left hand route then 6b right hand route) provided he has not presented his horse at the next element of the original line. (See diagrams Appendix VII). In a combination, a rider may take any route provided they do not circle or cross their tracks after they jump the first element and before they jump the last element. A rider can approach the first element and depart after the last.

Nature of Obstacles:

The obstacle must be fixed and imposing in shape and appearance.

When natural obstacles are used, they should, if necessary, be reinforced so that they remain in the same state throughout the test.

All reasonable precautions must be taken to prevent the possibility of a competitor being able to pass mounted under an obstacle. Portable fences must be secured to the ground in such a way that the fence cannot move.

The Cross Country obstacles at which a horse, in falling, is likely to be trapped or to injure itself, must be built in such a way that part of the obstacle can be quickly dismantled and can be quickly rebuilt exactly as before.


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Such a construction must not in any way detract from the solidity of the obstacle. In all water crossings, the bottom should be firm and consistent.

Number of Cross Country Jumping Efforts:

The total number of Cross Country Jumping efforts shall be within the limits shown in Appendix III

To arrive at the number of jumping efforts, the efforts on the route expected to be taken by the average horse shall be totalled.

Dimensions:

Within the limits shown in Appendix III

The dimensions of obstacles should be related to the quality and standard of the preparation of the competitors.

The fixed and solid part of an obstacle may not exceed the specified height or spread at any of the points at which the competitor might reasonably attempt to negotiate the obstacle.

At obstacles involving water crossings (ford, lake or wide river), the depth of the water from the entrance to a fair distance and from a fair distance to the exit may not exceed the depths in Appendix III

The length of any water crossing must be at least 6 metres between entry and exit. Except where an exit step or fence is jumped out of water, which case the minimum length must be 9 metres. Also Refer FEI XC guidelines for water -Water

At obstacles with spread only (dry or water filled ditch), a guard rail or hedge in front that facilitates Jumping is permitted. It may not exceed 50 cm in height. It must be included in the measurement of the spread.

Measurements:

The height of an obstacle is measured from the point where the average horse would take off.

The spread of an open obstacle (e.g. oxer or ditch) is measured from the outside of the rails or other material making up the obstacle. The spread of a closed obstacle with a solid top (e.g. Tables) is measured from the highest point to the highest point.

The maximum height of the fixed and solid part of a hedge or brush fence must not exceed the dimensions for other fences specified in Appendix III - Table of Obstacle Heights and Spreads.

The overall height of a hedge or brush fence must never exceed 1.40m (or less according to the dimensions shown in Appendix III

The fence must be constructed so that a horse clearing the fixed and solid part is unlikely to be injured by the brush or hedge.

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Bullfinches, i.e. thin brushes or hedges through which a horse can be expected to jump are permitted, provided they can be maintained in consistent condition throughout the test.

When the height of an obstacle cannot be clearly defined (natural hedge or brush fence), the height is measured to the fixed and solid part of the obstacle through which a horse cannot pass with impunity.

The drop on the landing side of an obstacle is measured from the highest part, including from the top of a brush fence, of the obstacle to the spot where the average horse would land.

48 SPEEDS

The optimum time for completing the course is calculated in accordance with the table in APPENDIX III

The Technical Delegate in consultation with the Course Designer may allow a variation of the optimum speed to allow for difficult conditions such as heat, hardness of ground, abnormal amount of slow-travelling terrain, etc.

49 PENALTIES

Faults at Obstacles:

First refusal, run-out or circle 20 penalties

Second refusal, run-out or circle at the same obstacle 40 penalties

Third refusal, run-out or circle at the same obstacle Elimination

Third refusal, run-out or circle on XC course PC 1* Elimination

Fourth refusal, run-out or circle on XC Course PC105 & below Elimination

FALLS

Fall of rider anywhere on XC course Elimination

Fall of horse anywhere on XC course: Elimination

Breaking frangible obstacle / device 25 penalties

Technical Delegate have the discretion to decide if the 25 penalties apply, when such device, deformable structure or any obstacle breaks (without a fall of horse & rider).

TIME FAULTS

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Completing Cross Country course more than 20 seconds under optimum time:

• PC1* grade and below. 0.4 penalties per second in excess of 20 seconds

Exceeding time limit (twice optimum time) Elimination

In the case of deliberate time-wasting tactics employed anywhere on the course the Technical Delegate may also penalise the rider as above (Also refer Timekeeping Rule 62)

Statutory elimination by the Technical Delegate:

• abuse of horse (Refer to rule 30)

• competing with improper saddlery

• error of course not rectified

• omission of obstacle or compulsory passage

• Jumping or incurring a fault at an obstacle in the wrong order or passing through a compulsory passage in the wrong order; (exception see Obstacle Composed of several elements)

• retaking an obstacle already jumped; (exception see Obstacle Composed of several elements)

• competitor in difficulty at an obstacle (see Rule 56)

Discretionary elimination by the Technical Delegate:

• dangerous riding

• wilful obstruction of an overtaking competitor, or failure to follow the instructions of the officials while being overtaken

• causing danger to another competitor while overtaking that competitor

• failure to stop when signalled

• unauthorised assistance

• passing through a compulsory passage in the wrong direction without correction

• Jumping or attempting to jump any obstacle without headgear, or with an unfastened retention harness

• deliberately starting before being given the signal to start

50 DEFINITION OF FAULTS

The following faults at obstacles (refusals, run-outs, circles or falls) will be penalised unless in the opinion of the responsible official they are clearly not connected with the negotiation or attempted negotiation of a numbered obstacle or element.


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Refusal:

At obstacles or elements with height (exceeding 30cm), a horse is considered to have refused if it stops in front of the obstacle to be jumped.

At all other obstacles (i.e. 30cm or less in height) a stop followed immediately by a standing jump is not however penalised, but if the halt is sustained or in any way prolonged, this constitutes a refusal. The horse may step sideways but if it steps back this is a refusal.

After a refusal, if a competitor redoubles or changes his efforts without success, or if the horse is represented at the obstacle after stepping back and stops or steps back again, this is a second refusal; and so on.

Run-out:

A horse is considered to have run-out if having been presented at an element or obstacle on the course, it avoids it in such a way that either the head, neck, either shoulders of the horse FAIL to pass between the extremities of the element or obstacle as flagged. Note: "A Horse will be considered to have cleared the fence when head, neck and both shoulders of the Horse pass between the extremities of the element or obstacles as flagged.

A rider is permitted to change his mind as to where he jumps an obstacle or element at any time, without penalty, including as a result of a mistake at a previous obstacle or element.

If, however, the horse avoids part of the obstacle at which it has been presented, 20 penalties are incurred.

Circle:

A horse is considered to have circled if, having been presented at an obstacle, it crosses the track that it created before it jumped the obstacle or before it jumped the last element of a multiple obstacle.

After being penalised for a refusal, run-out or circle a competitor is permitted to cross his original track without penalty in order to make another attempt and may also circle one or more times without penalty, until he again presents his horse at the obstacle.

At separately numbered obstacles, a competitor may circle between or around them without penalty provided he has not represented his horse at the second or subsequent obstacles.

At an obstacle composed of several elements (A, B, C, etc.) a horse will be penalized if it passes around any element or circles between elements at any time between first being presented at the obstacle and finally completing the last element. See diagrams in Appendix VI for possible exceptions at black flagged alternatives)

Falls:

A fall of rider and or horse anywhere on XC course entails Elimination

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necessitate remounting or vaulting into the saddle.

A horse is considered to have fallen when at the same time both its shoulder and quarters have touched either the ground or the obstacle and the ground, or when it is trapped in a fence in such a way that it is unable to proceed without assistance or is liable to injure itself.

A fall will always be penalised when it occurs between the elements of a multiple obstacle.

Obstacles Composed of Several Elements:

At an obstacle composed of several elements, a horse may refuse, run out and/or circle twice in all without incurring elimination.

If the horse refuses, runs out or circles at any element, the competitor is permitted to retake any elements already jumped, although he is liable to be penalised for any fault even if he has previously jumped an element successfully.

If after a refusal, run-out or circle, the competitor wishes to pass through compulsory flags in the wrong direction in order to retake an element, he may do so without penalty.

Judging of Bounce Obstacles:

At any obstacle where the distance between elements is 5 metres or less (i.e. a ‘bounce’), when a horse has negotiated the first element without penalty, he will be deemed to have been presented at the second element – and similarly if the “bounce” is for example the second and third elements of a combination.

Thus if a rider ‘changes his mind’ while negotiating the first element and for example, then goes a longer route, he will still be penalised 20 penalties for a run-out.

Instructions to Officials:

Where there is any doubt as to the correct interpretation of the rules of judging any element, obstacle or combination of obstacles, it is recommended that the Technical Delegates should approve the instructions to the Officials, providing a rough sketch if necessary and all competitors will be informed.

Voluntary Dismounting:

Riders may dismount without incurring elimination to check on horse, adjust saddlery or equipment.

51 MARKING OF THE COURSE

Red and white boundary flags:

These are used to mark the start and finish and compulsory sections of the course, to define obstacles and to indicate compulsory changes of direction.

They are placed in such a way that a rider must leave a red flag on his right and a white flag on his left.

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discretion of the Technical Delegate.

They must be passed mounted if on a Cross Country course

Direction markers or signs:

These are normally yellow in colour and are intended merely to show the general direction to be taken and to help the rider find his way. Passing close to them is not obligatory.

Numbers and Class indicators:

Each obstacle shall be numbered and marked with the relevant number and obstacles with elements or options shall, in addition, be lettered (A, B, C etc.) according to the colour indicator code.

For the convenience of competitors when they are inspecting the course, colour indicators are used to mark the obstacles for the different classes.

Indicators are

(PC 1*) Grade Yellow (PC80) Grade White

PC105) Grade Pink (PC65) Grade Orange

(PC95) Grade Red (PC45) Grade Blue

Where different parts of the same obstacle are to be jumped by more than one class, the section of the obstacle applicable to each class will marked at each end with the appropriate class indicator, one end of which must be marked with the obstacle number/s for the particular classes.

Position for Markers:

Boundary flags and direction markers will be large and placed in conspicuous positions.

All obstacles, boundary flags, direction markers, and class indicators which have to be observed by competitors must be exactly in position by the time the course is open for inspection by competitors and any variation in the course for the different classes clearly marked. (If this is impractical, the position of the boundary flags, direction markers and class indicators must be clearly indicated to the competitors during the course inspection.)

Before the commencement of each class, the boundary flags must be repositioned, where necessary, so that they exactly define the course for the class concerned.

Finishing Lines:

Distances from last Cross Country obstacle minimum 20 metres & maximum 50 metres

52 OUTLINE OF OBSTACLES

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53 ACCESS TO THE COURSE

The course must be open for inspection by competitors as early as possible on the day before the Cross Country test.

The time must be stated in the schedule & program.

After the course has been officially opened, riders are allowed to revisit the course during the hours of daylight and examine the obstacles. This examination must take place on foot only, unless special permission is given by the Technical Delegate.

54 PLAN OF THE COURSE

A plan of the course must be displayed by the time the course is open for inspection by competitors.

This plan must include:

• position of the Start and Finish; numbered obstacles; compulsory passages;

• distance & speed

• optimum time and time limit

• any decisions made by the Technical Delegate in regard to the course.

55 MODIFICATIONS OF THE COURSE

After the Cross Country course is open for inspection by competitors, no alteration may be made, except that, where exceptional circumstances (such as heavy rain) make one or more obstacles unfair or dangerous, the Organiser is authorised, with the sanction of the Technical Delegate to reduce the severity of or to by-pass such obstacles.

In such a case, the Chief Cross Country Judge and every competitor must be officially and personally informed of the proposed alteration before the start of the test.

An official may have to be stationed at the place where an alteration has been made in order to warn the competitors.

If it is necessary in the interests of safety to order an obstacle to be by-passed during the competition, all Jumping faults previously incurred at that obstacle shall be cancelled, with the exception of elimination.

A competitor who has been eliminated shall NOT be reinstated in the competition. Once taken out the obstacle shall NOT be re-introduced.


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The Technical Delegate will decide what arbitrary adjustment shall be made to competitors’ times.

56 COMPETITOR IN DIFFICULTY AT AN OBSTACLE

If, in attempting to negotiate an obstacle, a horse should be trapped in such a way that it is unable to proceed without assistance or is liable to injure itself, the competitor will be instructed to dismount and will be eliminated.

The Judge in charge of the obstacle will decide if parts of it need to be dismantled or if any other assistance needs to be given to extricate the horse.

57 STOPPING & RESTARTING COMPETITORS

If any part of an obstacle is obstructed by a competitor in difficulty or if any obstacle has been dismantled to release a fallen horse, or if an obstacle has been broken and is not yet rebuilt, or in any other similar circumstances, subsequent competitors must be halted. In such a case an official should be posted in the path of an oncoming competitor.

He shall wave a red flag, which indicates that the competitor must stop. Failure to stop is penalised by elimination at the discretion of the Technical Delegate.

Competitors may be stopped at obstacles or at stopping points on the course. The official will stop competitors only upon the instruction of the Control Centre or during an emergency at his own obstacle.

The time during which the competitor was stopped from the moment he passed the Stopping Point until he re-passed that same point after being given the order to restart, will be recorded, passed to the official time-keepers, and deducted from the total time taken by the competitor to complete the course. It is clearly intended that the time shall be taken as the competitor gallops past the Stopping Point, not after he halts nor after a start from a halt.

The Organising Committee must however, take the necessary steps to avoid such incidents.

58 OVERTAKING

Any competitor who is about to be overtaken by a following competitor must quickly clear the way.

Any competitor overtaking another competitor may do so only at a safe and suitable place. When the leading competitor is before an obstacle and about to be over taken, he must follow the directions of the officials.

When the leading competitor is committed to Jumping an obstacle, a following competitor may jump that obstacle only in such a way that will cause no inconvenience or danger to either.


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The penalty for wilful obstruction of an overtaking competitor, failure to follow the instructions of the officials or causing danger to another competitor is elimination at the discretion of the Technical Delegate.

In the case of a preceding competitor not allowing safe overtaking (for whatever reason), it is the responsibility of the following competitor to draw back or circle to allow a safe distance between himself and the preceding competitor. In such a case, the Technical Delegate will consider a request to deduct the extra time incurred by such a manoeuvre done in the interest of safety.

The time during which the competitor is held up by Officials will be recorded and deducted from the total time taken by the competitor to complete the course.

59 UNAUTHORISED ASSISTANCE

Any intervention by a third party, whether solicited or not, with the object of facilitating the task of the competitor or of helping the horse, is considered unauthorised assistance and the competitor is liable to be eliminated.

In particular the following are forbidden:

• Intentionally to join another competitor and to continue the course in company with him.

• Intentionally to take a lead from another competitor.

• To be followed, preceded or accompanied, on any part of the course, by any vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian or horseman not in the competition.

• To post friends at certain points to call directions or make signals in passing.

• To have someone at an obstacle to encourage the horse by any means whatsoever.

• To tamper with the obstacles or any part of the course including, for instance flags, Indicators, markers, notices, ropes, trees, branches, wire or fences, whether temporary or permanent.

• The use of any electronic receiving apparatus by competitors or officials of a team is strictly forbidden, except for individual mobile telephones, providing the Organising Committee approves, and that they do not interfere with the event’s communication system. However, mobile telephones may not be carried or used by competitors while mounted during competition. The use of any other form of electronic receiving device is subject to approval by the Technical Delegate.

• Officials or spectators who draw the attention of a competitor to a deviation from the course are giving unauthorised assistance, which may result in the elimination of the competitor. In such a case the official is liable to be disciplined.

Each case of unauthorised assistance will be decided by the Technical Delegate.

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• A competitor may be handed his whip, helmet or spectacles without dismounting.

• A competitor may receive clarification of Jumping Penalties from the Obstacle Judge e.g. after having knocked a flag down at an obstacle. A competitor after having knocked down a flag at an obstacle as a consequence of a run out, may ask the jump judge for the flag to be repositioned, but no time will be deducted.

60 AFTER ELIMINATION OR RETIRING

A competitor eliminated or retiring for any reason must leave the course at once and has no right to continue. A competitor must walk his horse off the course either mounted or dismounted. Violators shall be warned at the discretion of the Technical Delegate. No competitor’s horse may return to Cross Country course after completing or failing to complete the course, on the day of the competition.

61 JUMP JUDGES

Judges must be appointed for all obstacles on the course but one judge may take charge of more than one obstacle, provided they are all clearly visible to him and he is in a position to maintain adequate control.

62 TIMEKEEPING

Unless a competitor starts early, time is counted from the instant the Starter gives the signal to start, until the instant when the mounted horse reaches the finishing line. If a rider starts early on Cross Country, his time will be recorded from the time he crossed the start line.

Time is counted in whole seconds, parts of a second counting as the next whole second e.g. 30.25 seconds is recorded as 31 seconds.

Periods during which a competitor has been held up by a Jump Judge or officials will be deducted from the above time, to give his correct time for completing the course. In the case of a rider in PC105 Grade and below the time for the finish should be taken at that time when deliberate time wasting (E.G Slowing to a walk circling or zigzagging) to avoid penalty for riding under time becomes apparent.

63 STARTING

Competitors at the start of any test must be under the control of the Starter.

Each competitor should be given reasonable warning before the time is due to start, but it is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure that he starts at the correct time.


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In order to simplify the task of the Starter for the Cross Country, an enclosure approximately 5m x 5m will be built with an open front through which horses will start, and a gap in one or both sides through which the horses will enter.

Each competitor must start from within the enclosure and, provided he does not cross the starting line before the signal is given, is at liberty to move around the enclosure as he pleases.

The horse does not have to stand absolutely immobile, but the competitor must not get any advantage from a flying start.

An attendant may lead the horse into the enclosure and may hold the horse until the signal to start is given.

From that instant, the competitor is considered to be on the course and no further assistance may be given.

Arrangements should be made to ensure that a competitor is not eliminated through the uncontrollable action of his horse.

If a competitor starts early, his time will be recorded from the moment he crossed the start line

If for any reason a competitor is not ready to start at his correct time he may be allowed, at the discretion of the Starter, to start when he is ready, subject to the following conditions:

A late competitor will not be permitted to start if there is any risk of interfering with the subsequent competitor;

His starting time will be recorded as if he had started at the correct time

64 COMPULSORY INSPECTION OF HORSES

All horses shall be inspected at the conclusion of the Cross Country test by the Veterinary Surgeon or the Technical Delegate appointed for the task.

The officials concerned shall have the power to order the withdrawal of any horse which they consider to be unfit for any further participation in the Event.

JUMPING

65 JUMPING RULES

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This test is similar to an ordinary Jumping competition, but without any attempt to find a ‘winner’ of this test on its own. Its main objective is to prove that, the horse and rider are well trained in the specialist discipline of Jumping.

The nature of the course, its length, the speed demanded and the dimensions of the obstacles depend on the degree of difficulty of the whole competition.

66 ARENA

The arena must be enclosed, while a horse is in the arena during a competition, all entrances and exits should be physically closed. Ideally, arenas should be not less than 4,000sqm and/or less than 50m wide on the short side.

In arenas less than 2300 square metres the maximum speed for any level shall be 325 meters/min.

67 JUMPING DRESS & SADDLERY

Refer to Pony Club WA most current gear checking manual for full details: www.ponyclubwa.asn.au

68 COURSE AND OBSTACLES

Within the limits shown in APPENDIX III Course Designers are free to plan a track suitable to the quality and standard of preparation of the competitors. In exceptional circumstances it is permissible, with the approval of the Technical Delegate to add up to 10% of the maximum permitted distance. The dimensions of the obstacles shall not exceed the limits shown in APPENDIX III

A tolerance of 5 cm in height is acceptable, if dictated by the terrain or by the spacing of the cups.

The obstacles should have a balance of vertical and spread obstacles and shall include two or three doubles or a double and a treble. Closed combinations are not permitted (see above). A water jump is not permitted, but a water ditch with rails over is allowed. FEI Approved safety cups of 25mm are recommended for the back poles of spread obstacles and in the case of a triple bar, to, support the centre and back poles. Alternative obstacles are permitted. These jumps are to be marked on the course plan with the same number and with the word Alternative.

Red and white boundary flags mark the start and finish, but need not be used to mark the extremities of the obstacles, provided these are clearly defined.

The plan of the course, which must be posted before the Jumping commences, must show:

• Position of starting and finishing lines.

• Relative position of obstacles.

• Type of obstacles (oxer, vertical, triple bar) and numbers.

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obstacle must be jumped.

• Alternative obstacles Length of the course Speed.

• Time allowed and time limit.

• Any decisions made by the Technical Delegate with regard to the course.

• Before the commencement of each class a break of 10 minutes minimum should be allowed for competitors to walk the course.

Starting and Finishing Lines:

The starting and finishing lines may not be more than 15m or less than 6m from the first and last obstacle. These two lines must each be marked with an entirely red flag on the right and an entirely white flag on the left.

Time of the Round:

The time of the round is the time taken by a competitor to complete the round, plus time corrections. After the bell has been rung to signal permission to start, the competitor should cross the starting line within a 45 second countdown, after which his time will start. The competitor must not start before the signal has been given. It extends to the moment that the mounted competitor crosses the finishing line having jumped the last obstacle. Both these lines must cross in the direction indicated on the plan.

69 PENALTIES

Faults on Course:

Knocking down an obstacle 4 Penalties First run out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test 4 Penalties Second run out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test (PC1*) Elimination Second run out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test (PC105) grade and below

8 Penalties

Third run out, refusal or unauthorised circle in the whole test (PC105) grade and below

Elimination

First fall of rider or horse all grades Elimination Knock-down & fall all grades Elimination Falls statutory elimination by the jumping judge

Time Faults:

The length of the course and the speed demanded determine the time allowed.

Completing the course in less than the time allowed is not rewarded, but exceeding the time allowed is penalised by one penalty for each second or part of a second in excess of the time allowed up to the time limit which is twice the time allowed.


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Exceeding the time limit results in elimination.

Time Corrections:

The following time corrections should be added when disobedience results in an obstacle or flag being knocked down and time off is required.

Knock-Down with Disobedience:

If, as a result of disobedience, a competitor displaces or knocks down an obstacle or a flag defining the limits of the obstacle, the bell is rung. The clock is stopped until the obstacle has been rebuilt or the flag replaced. The competitor will be penalised for a refusal and six seconds will be added to the time taken by the competitor to complete his test.

If a competitor displaces or knocks down one of the elements of a combination or a flag defining the limits of an element and refuses or runs out at one of the subsequent elements, the bell is rung. The clock will be stopped as for an obstacle knocked down following disobedience. The penalties for the disobedience and the addition of six seconds must be applied.

Statutory Elimination by the Jumping Judge:

• Jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle in the arena before the start of the test.

• Starting before the signal is given and jumping the first obstacle of the course.

• A horse resisting for 45 consecutive seconds during the test (Resistance includes: taking more

than 45 seconds to jump a single obstacle or the first part of combination and resistance

continuously for 45 seconds during the test).

• Omitting to cross the starting line and/or finishing line between the flags; jumping an obstacle

that does not form part of the course during the test; omitting to jump an obstacle of the

course.

• Jumping an obstacle in the wrong order.

• Jumping an obstacle in the wrong direction.

• Jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle after an interruption without waiting for the bell.

• Not jumping all the fences in a combination again after a disobedience.

• Not crossing the finishing line mounted before leaving the arena.

• A loose horse leaving the arena before the end of the Test, including before starting, provided

the arena is correctly closed in accordance with the rules.

• Accepting, while mounted, any object whatsoever during the test, except headgear and/or

spectacles.

• Error of course not rectified.

• Competing with improper saddlery, or with a whip exceeding 75 cm.

• Exceeding the time limit.


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• Second run out or refusal (PC1*).

• Third run out or refusal (PC105) grade and below.

• Failure to re-attempt an obstacle after a run-out or refusal.

• First fall of rider.

• First fall of horse.

Discretionary elimination by the Jumping Judge:

• Not entering the arena when the competitor’s number is called entering the arena unmounted or leaving the arena unmounted.

• All unauthorised assistance.

• Not stopping when the bell is rung during the test.

• Jumping or attempting to jump an obstacle without headgear or with an unfastened retention harness.


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APPENDIX I

Special Rules for State Eventing Championships Qualification

1. All riders must be qualified as per the Pony Club WA General Regulations. 2. If a horse/rider combination incurs more than 50 penalties in the Dressage, this score will not be accepted

as a qualifying round. This is effective for events held after the change of scoring (11th April 2018). For events prior to the 11th April 2018, if a horse/rider combination incurs more than 75 penalties in the Dressage, this score will not be accepted as a qualifying round.

3. If a horse/rider combination incurs more than 65 penalties in the Cross Country OR more than 16 penalties in the Jumping phase, this score will not be accepted as a qualifying round. This is a total of both Jumping and time penalties for each phase.

4. Qualifying events are to be done at two separate events at different locations with one being outside their own club.

5. Qualifying events can be from pony club or EWA events. 6. Pony club events need to be signed off by the Technical Delegate for that event as complying with the

specifications for cross country and jumping courses as described in Appendix III of Pony Club WA Eventing Rules.

7. Riding down – see rule 15.1

Condition of Entry

1. Eligible riders may compete on TWO different horses in two different grades, providing that both horses are duly qualified to compete. The SECOND nominated horse may NOT displace another rider who is entering their primary horse for that grade.

2. Each horse may only be ridden by one rider for the duration of the event. 3. Age of rider – refer to rule 13 4. Total entries accepted at the discretion of the organising committee.

Team Composition

1. Teams of four or three Riders will be drawn for the competition. The best three (3) scores will be counted to make the team total.

2. If entries are insufficient for a team competition in any grade then teams of three will be drawn. In this case the best two (2) scores will be counted.

3. In the case of less than five (5) Riders entered for the competition, no team competition will be run but an individual competition will be run and individual placings awarded.

4. Club/Composite teams entered in PCI* PC105, PC95 & PC80 classes have no restrictions on the number of Associate Riding Members in the team.

5. Composite Teams will be determined by a draw as per Pony Club WA General Regulations.

Officials

1. For State Eventing Championships there must be at least two judges per dressage arena for Grade (PC 1*) & Grade (PC105)


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APPENDIX II

Standards

Pony Club WA GRADES PC95, PC80, PC65 & PC45

DRESSAGE TEST:

PC45, PC65, PC80

Will include basic paces, medium walk, working trot and canter with all work on the track, across the diagonal and on 20 metre circles.

PC95

Will include basic paces, medium walk, working trot and canter with all work on the track, across the diagonal and on 20 metre circles. May introduce lengthening in the trot and canter and 15 metre circles.

CROSS COUNTRY COURSE:

Length of Course, Speeds and Number of Jumping Efforts is found in Appendix III specifications for One Day Events – Cross Country Obstacles.

The obstacles should be a relatively simple, solidly constructed with true ground lines and wide enough to discourage horses from running out. Obstacles should be sited in such a way that a horse can meet them in his natural stride, maintaining good rhythm and encouraging bold, forward movement providing a positive and enjoyable experience.

Simple banks and drops may be included but only one drop type fence may be of the maximum dimension. No jumps with false ground lines or bullfinches can be included. The solid part of a brush fence may not exceed the maximum height for a class.

Ditches may be revetted on the take- off side but must be left in natural state on the landing side. Water obstacles should provide a firm consistent base.

Corner (Apex), Trakehner & Hayrack type obstacles are permitted providing they have distinct grounds lines and their design, construction and siting is approved by an accredited course designer and/or the officiating Technical Delegate

Bounce type obstacles are not permitted for these grades

Refer Appendix III for obstacle Dimensions & Specifications JUMPING TEST:

Length of course refer APPENDIX III Max 600 metres long with which may include one double combination to be ridden at speed as per specifications for Jumping Appendix III. No fence should have a false ground line and tight turns are discouraged at this level.


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Pony Club WA GRADE PC105 DRESSAGE TEST:

This constitutes a slightly more demanding test, progressing from Grade PC95. It should be designed to encourage the development of the basic paces, movements and figures, and demand slightly greater agility, suppleness and balance.

Shows further development of the three basic paces. Introduces 10/15 metre figures and lengthening at trot and canter.


May reflect slightly more technical difficulty and should be designed to assist the horse’s progression from Grade (PC95). Simple steps or table type fences may be introduced but all obstacles should still have a clear ground line. For obstacles specifications and number of jumping efforts refer Appendix III.

Bounce type obstacles are not permitted for this grade.

JUMPING TEST:

May include one double as per the specifications in Appendix III and should be designed to allow a horse plenty of recovery time between fences. No fence should have a false ground line.

Pony Club WA GRADE PC 1*

This level is a more difficult examination of horse and rider in a regulated training programme. The tests will include problems requiring increased balance, suppleness and agility.

DRESSAGE TEST:

Requires lengthening in all three paces. Three and four track work and 10 metre circles may be employed to demonstrate increased suppleness and agility.


May include moderate testing of the horse's boldness, ability to lengthen and shorten stride, to remain in balance on sharper turns and generally display more athletic ability.

Some of the more complex obstacles may now be introduced; these may include a more substantial bank, a two or three stride sunken road.

Bounce type obstacles can now be introduced but an alternative must be available ideally with some degree of difficulty. It is recommended that only an accredited course designer approves the siting and construction

Refer Appendix III for obstacle Dimensions & Specifications

JUMPING TEST:

Should now require the horse to demonstrate his ability to jump accurately and recover quickly. Related distances should be used. 2 Doubles OR 1 Double and 1 Treble can be used as per the specifications in Appendix III


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APPENDIX III

Distance and Obstacle Dimensions (Cross Country & Jumping) Obstacles PC One * PC105 PC95 PC80 PC65 PC45 Colour Yellow Pink Red White Orange Blue Heights

Fixed 1.10 m 1.05m .95m .80m .65m .45m Brush 1.30m 1.25m 1.15m 1.00m 0.80m 0.60m Spreads

Highest Point 1.40m 1.20m 1.00m 0.80m 0.70m 0.50m Base 2.10m 1.80m 1.50m 1.20m 0.90m 0.70m Without Height 2.80m 2.40m 2.00m 1.40m 1.00m 0.80m Drops 1.60m 1.40m 1 at 1.20m 1 at 1.00m 1 at 0.80m 1 at 0.60m 1 at 1.00m 1 at 0.80m 1 at 0.60m 1 at 0.40m Height of Obstacle into Water

With drop or without drop 1.10m 0.80m 0.30m not allowed not allowed not allowed++ PC80 PC65 Ideally should have alternative ramp into water PC45 Must have ramp into water

Water Depth 0.35m 0.35m 0.35m 0.35m 0.35m 0.15m Minimum width of water crossing 6m. Refer rule PC# 47 Dimensions for details on water crossing. When jumping water to water or jumping out of water minimum is 9 metre Also Refer FEI XC guidelines for water - Water Height of roof or fixed/solid barrier above an obstacle must be 3.50m from ground

Course PC 1 * PC 105 PC 95 PC 80 PC 65 PC 45 Speed 520mpm 500mpm 450mpm 400mpm 350mpm 300mpm

Distance Metres 2600- 3120m

2000 – 3000m

2000 – 3000m

1500- 2500m

1500 – 2500m

1500 – 2000m

Number of Jumping Efforts 25.30 20 -25 15 -25 15 -25 15 -20 15 -20 Last Cross Country obstacle shall be no less than 20m or more than 50m from the finish line

Jumping Table PC One * PC 105 PC95 PC 80 PC 65 PC 45 Length Metres Max 600m Max600m Max 600 Max 600 Max 600m Max 600m Speed refer notes# 350mpm 325mpm 325mpm 300mpm 300mpm 250mpm No obstacles Maximum efforts 10-11/13 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10 9/10

Maximum height 1.15m 1.05m 0.95m 0.80m 0.65m 0.45m Spreads

Highest point 1.35m 1.20m 1.00m 0.90m 0.65m 0.45m Base or triple bar 1.55m 1.50m 1.40m 1.20m 0.80m 0.60m Open Water Not Allowed any grade

Combinations 2 doubles or 1double& 1treble

1 Double 1 Double 1 Double 1 Double 1 Double

# Jumping If arena is less than 5000 square metres, the maximum speed shall be 350mpm Arenas less than 2300 square metres the maximum speed for any level shall be 325mpm


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Gear Checking Requirements Refer to the current Pony Club WA Gear Checking Manual for all Gear Checking requirements. The manual is available to download or purchase from the Pony Club WA website https://www.ponyclubwa.asn.au/gear-check-manual/

APPENDIX V

Prohibited Practice Showjumping Fences

Captions for Figure 6 1. Held by hand. 2. Neither end of cross pole supported by standard cup or fitting. 3. Top end of sloping pole higher than horizontal pole. 4.a/b Pole on ground forming false ground line. 5. Front element higher than rear element. 6. Neither end of sloping poles supported by standard cup or fitting. 7. Top end of sloping poles higher than horizontal pole and not supported by standard

cup or fitting. 8. Alternate sloping poles (e.g. St Andrews Cross).


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Diagrams of Cross Country Obstacles & Faults


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EVENTING DRESSAGE TESTS

PC1* 2015 A 1* Test Approx 4 ½ Min 2015 B 1* Test Approx 4 ½ Min

2015 EA CNC/CCN 1* test Approx 5 min

PC105 EA Novice 2.1 Approx 5 Min EA Novice 2.2 Approx 6min EA Novice 2.3 Approx 5 ½ EvA 105 Test 1 Approx 5 Min EvA 105 Test 2 Approx 4½ Min

PC95 EA Prelim 1.2 Approx 5 Min EA Prelim 1.3 Approx 5 Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 1 Approx 4 ¼ Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 2 Approx 4 ¼ Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 3 Approx 4 ¼ Min

PC 80 EA Prelim 1.1 Approx 5 Min EA Prelim 1.2 Approx 5 Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 1 Approx 4 ¼ Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 2 Approx 4 ¼ Min EvA 80 & 95 Test 3 Approx 4 ¼ Min

PC65 EA 1.1 Approx 5 Min EA 1.2 Approx 5 Min

PC45 EA 1.1 Approx Min

NOTE: Tests for State Championships to be advised.

Copies of these tests can be downloaded from the EA documents page.

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